IHOP 36-239
Based on 7 health inspections, IHOP 36-239 in TARPON SPRINGS has earned a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
40489 US HIGHWAY 19 NORTH
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/12/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13468953
Met Inspection Standards2 high
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put came from back room, put gloves on and began cooking, no hand wash.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler on cook line next- hollandaise (44F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding), all portioned in soufflé cups, pans overfilled. Operator moved over filled portions to freezer. recheck -hollandaise 33F, cheese sauce 33F Corrected On-Site
7/22/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10890014
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 6 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator flipped over the clean plates. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the fans.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator CHOKING FIRST AID PROCEDURES. Operator printed out CHOKING FIRST AID PROCEDURES and posted it. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator printed out last inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with rust, mold-like substance. In the reach in cooler on the right side of the server station area. The cabinet under the ice cream prep area, has food debris.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Date of birth missing on some of the certificates. Operator added date of birth on the employee certificates. Corrected On-Site
4/28/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10744375
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
12/16/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8721072
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
6/21/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8692297
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8465658
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line and 2 blue cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with employee and manager **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Kitchen area in between cooler and prep table on cook like. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Pineapple over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved pineapple. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher observed drying food containers with paper towels after being ran through dish machine. Discussed with employee to let them air dry
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line, employee restocked paper towels Corrected On-Site
8/7/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8343107
Met Inspection Standards2 basic